Killian Dempsey is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Real Staffing, and has been working at the company since 2021 when he started in Dublin, Ireland. In February of 2023, Killian took advantage of our Global Mobility Program to relocate to San Diego, California. Killian is excited to share his experience with anyone he meets.
One of the main things that drew Killian to San Diego is the massive scale of opportunity in the STEM sector. Here, he is able to work with an incredibly diverse group of people helping match top-level STEM talent with some of the best organizations in the country. It’s his favorite part of being in the states. Killian says, “The U.S. presents such a massive opportunity to be successful and further your career.”
But it’s not just all work for Killian! He loves the city of San Diego because of how much there is to do there, noting a key difference between Dublin and the U.S. is that “the U.S. has a lot more things to do and places to see.”
Looking to relocate within your own organization? Even after a smooth transition, Killian insists that prior relocation preparation is the key to career success saying, “You need to have plenty of research done in terms of your target clients and know what they do and how they do it.” He also recognizes the importance of making sure you understand and set up things like bank accounts, credit lines, and accommodations as soon as possible.
Building a new community for yourself after a move can be difficult, but it is important to get connected somehow. Killian’s best advice is, “Get involved with work activities and social clubs such as sports.”
We’re proud that our Global Mobility Program is opening up new doors and opportunities for our colleagues and encourage other organizations to consider launching programs like this if they haven’t already.